Ta’anit Bechorot 124 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3884
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3884 occurred on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 121 | 14 Nisan 3881 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 122 | 14 Nisan 3882 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 123 | 12 Nisan 3883 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 124 | 14 Nisan 3884 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 125 | 14 Nisan 3885 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 126 | 14 Nisan 3886 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 127 | 12 Nisan 3887 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 128 | 14 Nisan 3888 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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